Anyways onto the build. I really liked the fact that it came with a stand and tbh between running my own electrical contracting business and 2 toddlers finding the time to build my own stand would be just about impossible.
The stand was cake, terrible directions more of just a blown up diagram of it, but if you've ever put together some IKEA furniture its a snap. I went ahead and put glue on all of the seams with Gorilla Glue but had no idea this stuff expands as it dries so I'm gonna have to clean up some spots where it expanded out of the seams.
It feels very solid and the MDF was thicker than i thought it would be.
I've left the cabinet doors off for now for ease of access.
Brought the stand inside and threw the tank on it. I decided to go ahead and use their sump since i would need to modify my current sump for my 100g and there weren't any significant benefits to using my own.
I chose this wall since its a shared wall with the garage where Im planning on keeping the top off reservoir, 2 part jugs, and possibly the Apex. I haven't decided on that part yet.
So this morning I started the plumbing. Im really happy that SCA now drills the overflow with 3 x 1" holes. From what I understand they used to only give you one 1" hole and 1 x 3/4" hole. So my plan was to drill out the 3/4" hole to 1" and set it up as an Herbie overflow, then drill 2 x 3/4" holes in the back wall for returns. But now there's no need to. I can still set up the Herbie and use the 3rd 1" hole for the return. I'm still deciding on using the 3rd hole for a Beananimal style overflow, but that would require me to drill the back for the returns. Need to do a bit more research before I make my final decision.
Here's the plumbing i started today, nothings glued yet just dry fitted for now. Had to cut out the dividing weir in the first chamber to make room for the Skimmer.
And here's some of the equipment taking a long needed vinegar bath.
